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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 565.20 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 565.20 and 352.80 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 565.20 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/565.20 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 565.20 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 199,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,402.56/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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