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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 559.32 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 559.32 and 353.26 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 559.32 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/559.32 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 559.32 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 197,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,585.38/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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