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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 513.27 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 513.27 and 345.90 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 513.27 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/513.27 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 513.27 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 177,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,540.09/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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