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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 510.80 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 510.80 and 291.16 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 510.80 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/510.80 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 510.80 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 148,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,724.53/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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