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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 557.76 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 557.76 and 349.26 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 557.76 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/557.76 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 557.76 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 194,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,803.26/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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