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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.16 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.16 and 352.71 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.16 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.16 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.16 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 197,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,927.18/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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