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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 511.32 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 511.32 and 292.32 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 511.32 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/511.32 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 511.32 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 149,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,469.06/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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