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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 509.56 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 509.56 and 351.40 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 509.56 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/509.56 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 509.56 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 179,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,059.38/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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