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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 511.47 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 511.47 and 348.90 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 511.47 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/511.47 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 511.47 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 178,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,451.88/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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