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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 511.16 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 511.16 and 354.51 is: 488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 511.16 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/511.16 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 511.16 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 181,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,209.56/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.34

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