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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 511.18 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 511.18 and 303.88 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 511.18 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/511.18 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 511.18 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 155,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,337.38/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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