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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 512.70 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 512.70 and 350.37 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 512.70 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/512.70 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 512.70 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 179,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,634.70/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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