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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 509.94 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 509.94 and 349.66 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 509.94 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/509.94 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 509.94 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 178,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,305.62/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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