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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 562.08 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 562.08 and 350.40 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 562.08 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/562.08 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 562.08 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 196,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,952.83/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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