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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 512.48 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 512.48 and 350.66 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 512.48 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/512.48 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 512.48 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 179,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,708.39/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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