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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 510.18 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 510.18 and 287.49 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 510.18 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/510.18 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 510.18 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 146,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,671.65/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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