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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 518.60 and 356.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 518.60 and 356.57 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 518.60 = 356.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/518.60 = 356.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 518.60 × 356.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 184,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,912.83/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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