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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.54, 511.71 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.54, 511.71 and 348.86 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.54 : 511.71 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.54/511.71 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.54x = 511.71 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.54x = 178,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,515.15/371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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