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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.81, 511.91 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.81, 511.91 and 350.71 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.81 : 511.91 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.81/511.91 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.81x = 511.91 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.81x = 179,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,530.20/370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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