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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.77, 564.68 and 351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.77, 564.68 and 351.17 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.77 : 564.68 = 351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.77/564.68 = 351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.77x = 564.68 × 351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.77x = 198,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,295.85/375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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