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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 511.90 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 511.90 and 338.04 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 511.90 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/511.90 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 511.90 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 173,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,042.68/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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