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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 560.40 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 560.40 and 349.85 is: 521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 560.40 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/560.40 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 560.40 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 196,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,055.94/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.69

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