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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.76 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.76 and 342.24 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.76 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.76 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.76 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 175,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,486.98/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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