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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 511.70 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 511.70 and 362.80 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 511.70 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/511.70 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 511.70 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 185,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,644.76/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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