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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 511.02 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 511.02 and 339.22 is: 468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 511.02 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/511.02 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 511.02 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 173,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,348.20/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.51

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