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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 507.51 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 507.51 and 356.60 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 507.51 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/507.51 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 507.51 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 180,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,978.07/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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