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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 512.28 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 512.28 and 345.92 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 512.28 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/512.28 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 512.28 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 177,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,205.34/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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