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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 507.72 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 507.72 and 356.75 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 507.72 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/507.72 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 507.72 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 181,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,127.33/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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