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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 562.82 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 562.82 and 350.26 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 562.82 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/562.82 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 562.82 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 197,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,130.17/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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