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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 510.27 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 510.27 and 299.91 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 510.27 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/510.27 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 510.27 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 153,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,035.08/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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