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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.06, 561.21 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.06, 561.21 and 352.32 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.06 : 561.21 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.06/561.21 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.06x = 561.21 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.06x = 197,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,725.51/374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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