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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.57, 512.43 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.57, 512.43 and 335.12 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.57 : 512.43 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.57/512.43 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.57x = 512.43 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.57x = 171,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,725.54/371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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