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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 491.52 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 491.52 and 371.20 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 491.52 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/491.52 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 491.52 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 182,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,452.22/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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