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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.18, 562.19 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.18, 562.19 and 353.46 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.18 : 562.19 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.18/562.19 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.18x = 562.19 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.18x = 198,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,711.68/374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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