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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 510.72 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 510.72 and 292.28 is: 403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 510.72 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/510.72 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 510.72 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 149,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,273.24/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.40

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