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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.11 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.11 and 345.60 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.11 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.11 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.11 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 176,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,639.62/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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