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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 561.44 and 353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 561.44 and 353.39 is: 529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 561.44 = 353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/561.44 = 353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 561.44 × 353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 198,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,405.36/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.13

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