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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.46 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.46 and 351 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.46 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.46 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.46 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 179,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,873.46/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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