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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 511.02 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 511.02 and 331.32 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 511.02 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/511.02 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 511.02 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 169,311.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,311.15/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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