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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 511.27 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 511.27 and 345.86 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 511.27 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/511.27 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 511.27 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 176,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,823.56/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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