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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 559.31 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 559.31 and 352.15 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 559.31 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/559.31 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 559.31 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 196,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,957.86/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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