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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 510.30 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 510.30 and 276.95 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 510.30 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/510.30 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 510.30 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 141,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,325.03/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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