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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.43, 558.88 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.43, 558.88 and 351.35 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.43 : 558.88 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.43/558.88 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.43x = 558.88 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.43x = 196,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,361.92/374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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