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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 510.32 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 510.32 and 353.28 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 510.32 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/510.32 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 510.32 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 180,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,285.85/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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