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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.80 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.80 and 348.72 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.80 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.80 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.80 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 178,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,474.90/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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