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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 512.88 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 512.88 and 343.04 is: 473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 512.88 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/512.88 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 512.88 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 175,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,938.36/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.16

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