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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 511.60 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 511.60 and 334.64 is: 461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 511.60 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/511.60 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 511.60 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 171,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,201.82/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.36

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