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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 510.72 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 510.72 and 276.84 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 510.72 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/510.72 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 510.72 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 141,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,387.72/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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