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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.06, 511.40 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.06, 511.40 and 353.74 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.06 : 511.40 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.06/511.40 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.06x = 511.40 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.06x = 180,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,902.64/371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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