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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 512.46 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 512.46 and 362.66 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 512.46 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/512.46 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 512.46 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 185,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,848.74/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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