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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 510.63 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 510.63 and 350.16 is: 482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 510.63 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/510.63 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 510.63 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 178,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,802.20/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.36

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