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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 510.84 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 510.84 and 351.54 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 510.84 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/510.84 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 510.84 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 179,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,580.69/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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