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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 513 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 513 and 356.34 is: 492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 513 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/513 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 513 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 182,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,802.42/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.60

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