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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 514.62 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 514.62 and 351 is: 484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 514.62 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/514.62 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 514.62 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 180,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,631.62/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.79

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