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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 510.60 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 510.60 and 339.96 is: 467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 510.60 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/510.60 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 510.60 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 173,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,583.58/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.83

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