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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 512.94 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 512.94 and 345.45 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 512.94 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/512.94 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 512.94 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 177,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,195.12/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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