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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 511.92 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 511.92 and 356.90 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 511.92 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/511.92 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 511.92 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 182,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,701.69/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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