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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 511.92 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 511.92 and 338.41 is: 467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 511.92 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/511.92 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 511.92 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 173,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,239.49/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.45

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