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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.31, 562.87 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.31, 562.87 and 349.75 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.31 : 562.87 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.31/562.87 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.31x = 562.87 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.31x = 196,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,863.78/375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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