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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 566.55 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 566.55 and 350.74 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 566.55 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/566.55 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 566.55 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 198,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,712.46/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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