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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 509.94 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 509.94 and 355.07 is: 489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 509.94 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/509.94 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 509.94 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 181,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,061.85/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.29

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