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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.05, 511.86 and 329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.05, 511.86 and 329.65 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.05 : 511.86 = 329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.05/511.86 = 329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.05x = 511.86 × 329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.05x = 168,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,734.65/371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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