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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 507.89 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 507.89 and 356.88 is: 488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 507.89 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/507.89 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 507.89 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 181,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,254.00/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.92

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