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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 561.75 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 561.75 and 352.50 is: 527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 561.75 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/561.75 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 561.75 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 198,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,016.88/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.29

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