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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 511.98 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 511.98 and 348.28 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 511.98 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/511.98 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 511.98 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 178,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,312.39/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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