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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 556.13 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 556.13 and 352.82 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 556.13 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/556.13 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 556.13 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 196,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,210.56/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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