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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 519.51 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 519.51 and 355.36 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 519.51 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/519.51 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 519.51 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 184,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,613.07/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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