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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.86, 513.27 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.86, 513.27 and 360.31 is: 497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.86 : 513.27 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.86/513.27 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.86x = 513.27 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.86x = 184,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,936.31/371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.33

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