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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 512.10 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 512.10 and 337.68 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 512.10 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/512.10 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 512.10 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 172,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,925.93/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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