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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 514.53 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 514.53 and 359.24 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 514.53 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/514.53 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 514.53 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 184,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,837.96/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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