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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 562.66 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 562.66 and 353.71 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 562.66 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/562.66 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 562.66 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 199,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,018.47/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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