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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 558.56 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 558.56 and 353.97 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 558.56 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/558.56 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 558.56 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 197,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,714.37/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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