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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 559.28 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 559.28 and 351.87 is: 524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 559.28 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/559.28 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 559.28 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 196,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,793.85/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.66

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