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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 511.68 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 511.68 and 354.24 is: 488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 511.68 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/511.68 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 511.68 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 181,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,257.52/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.78

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