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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.42, 512.62 and 355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.42, 512.62 and 355.01 is: 489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.42 : 512.62 = 355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.42/512.62 = 355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.42x = 512.62 × 355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.42x = 181,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,985.23/371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.97

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