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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 513.84 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 513.84 and 358.74 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 513.84 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/513.84 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 513.84 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 184,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,333.17/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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