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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 511.49 and 353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 511.49 and 353.81 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 511.49 = 353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/511.49 = 353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 511.49 × 353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 180,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,965.95/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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