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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 511.20 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 511.20 and 277.27 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 511.20 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/511.20 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 511.20 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 141,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,740.42/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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