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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 511.26 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 511.26 and 335.20 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 511.26 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/511.26 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 511.26 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 171,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,374.35/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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