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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 561.98 and 352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 561.98 and 352.51 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 561.98 = 352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/561.98 = 352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 561.98 × 352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 198,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,101.81/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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