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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.56, 513.06 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.56, 513.06 and 345.09 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.56 : 513.06 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.56/513.06 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.56x = 513.06 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.56x = 177,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,051.88/371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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