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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 511.17 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 511.17 and 348.50 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 511.17 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/511.17 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 511.17 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 178,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,142.75/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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