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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 511.50 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 511.50 and 358.14 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 511.50 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/511.50 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 511.50 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 183,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,188.61/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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