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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 559.14 and 351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 559.14 and 351.25 is: 526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 559.14 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/559.14 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 559.14 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 196,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,397.93/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.24

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