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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 512.97 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 512.97 and 355.27 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 512.97 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/512.97 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 512.97 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 182,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,238.51/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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