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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 568.06 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 568.06 and 351.74 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 568.06 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/568.06 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 568.06 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 199,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,809.42/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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