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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 562.16 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 562.16 and 351.02 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 562.16 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/562.16 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 562.16 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 197,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,324.84/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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