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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 511.86 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 511.86 and 357.13 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 511.86 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/511.86 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 511.86 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 182,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,800.56/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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