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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 510.72 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 510.72 and 337.50 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 510.72 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/510.72 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 510.72 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 172,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,368/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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