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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.42, 510.96 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.42, 510.96 and 361.16 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.42 : 510.96 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.42/510.96 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.42x = 510.96 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.42x = 184,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,538.31/371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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