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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 561.94 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 561.94 and 349.44 is: 523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 561.94 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/561.94 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 561.94 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 196,364.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,364.31/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.64

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