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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.56, 515.84 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.56, 515.84 and 357.28 is: 492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.56 : 515.84 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.56/515.84 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.56x = 515.84 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.56x = 184,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,299.32/374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.04

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