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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 510.89 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 510.89 and 334.98 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 510.89 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/510.89 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 510.89 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 171,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,136.26/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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