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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 511.68 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 511.68 and 355.20 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 511.68 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/511.68 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 511.68 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 181,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,748.74/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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