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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 512.66 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 512.66 and 370.15 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 512.66 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/512.66 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 512.66 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 189,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,761.10/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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