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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 511.65 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 511.65 and 351.18 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 511.65 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/511.65 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 511.65 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 179,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,681.25/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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