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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 559.50 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 559.50 and 351 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 559.50 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/559.50 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 559.50 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 196,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,384.50/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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