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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 511.08 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 511.08 and 315.52 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 511.08 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/511.08 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 511.08 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 161,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,255.96/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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