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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.60 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.60 and 335.48 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.60 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.60 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.60 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 171,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,631.57/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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