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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 510.51 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 510.51 and 343.34 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 510.51 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/510.51 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 510.51 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 175,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,275.95/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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