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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.56, 516.99 and 351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.56, 516.99 and 351.61 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.56 : 516.99 = 351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.56/516.99 = 351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.56x = 516.99 × 351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.56x = 181,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,778.85/374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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