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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 511.85 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 511.85 and 357.31 is: 493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 511.85 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/511.85 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 511.85 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 182,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,889.12/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.69

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