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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 510.98 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 510.98 and 315.50 is: 435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 510.98 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/510.98 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 510.98 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 161,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,210.06/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.03

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