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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 562.75 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 562.75 and 353.36 is: 529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 562.75 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/562.75 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 562.75 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 198,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,853.86/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.09

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