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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 520.41 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 520.41 and 358.72 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 520.41 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/520.41 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 520.41 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 186,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,681.48/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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