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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 561.30 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 561.30 and 352.87 is: 530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 561.30 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/561.30 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 561.30 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 198,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,063.20/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.16

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