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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 512.96 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 512.96 and 355.52 is: 487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 512.96 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/512.96 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 512.96 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 182,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,367.54/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.77

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