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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 560.16 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 560.16 and 350.50 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 560.16 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/560.16 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 560.16 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 196,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,336.08/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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