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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 513.02 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 513.02 and 347.07 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 513.02 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/513.02 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 513.02 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 178,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,052.12/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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