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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.56, 561.13 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.56, 561.13 and 349.25 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.56 : 561.13 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.56/561.13 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.56x = 561.13 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.56x = 195,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,970.97/374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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