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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 513.06 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 513.06 and 340.98 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 513.06 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/513.06 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 513.06 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 174,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,943.20/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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