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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 510.56 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 510.56 and 344.10 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 510.56 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/510.56 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 510.56 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 175,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,683.70/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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