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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 511.41 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 511.41 and 341.01 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 511.41 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/511.41 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 511.41 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 174,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,395.92/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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