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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.57, 511.05 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.57, 511.05 and 334.12 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.57 : 511.05 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.57/511.05 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.57x = 511.05 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.57x = 170,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,752.03/370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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