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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.66, 513.56 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.66, 513.56 and 359.64 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.66 : 513.56 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.66/513.56 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.66x = 513.56 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.66x = 184,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,697.62/371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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