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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.18, 515.48 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.18, 515.48 and 357.78 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.18 : 515.48 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.18/515.48 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.18x = 515.48 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.18x = 184,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,429.17/374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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