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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 513.31 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 513.31 and 355.52 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 513.31 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/513.31 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 513.31 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 182,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,491.97/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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