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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 557.60 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 557.60 and 350.20 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 557.60 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/557.60 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 557.60 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 195,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,271.52/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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