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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 511.86 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 511.86 and 341.30 is: 471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 511.86 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/511.86 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 511.86 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 174,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,697.82/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.57

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