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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 511.93 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 511.93 and 354.52 is: 489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 511.93 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/511.93 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 511.93 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 181,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,485.09/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.29

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