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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 556.68 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 556.68 and 353.19 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 556.68 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/556.68 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 556.68 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 196,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,613.81/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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