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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 513.41 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 513.41 and 351.18 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 513.41 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/513.41 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 513.41 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 180,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,297.57/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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