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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 512.36 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 512.36 and 334.16 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 512.36 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/512.36 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 512.36 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 171,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,210.22/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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