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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 511.94 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 511.94 and 362.37 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 511.94 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/511.94 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 511.94 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 185,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,509.89/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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