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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 512.10 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 512.10 and 355.26 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 512.10 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/512.10 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 512.10 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 181,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,928.65/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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