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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 510.94 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 510.94 and 352.40 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 510.94 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/510.94 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 510.94 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 180,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,055.26/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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