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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 514.50 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 514.50 and 352.62 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 514.50 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/514.50 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 514.50 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 181,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,422.99/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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