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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 511.35 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 511.35 and 367.26 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 511.35 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/511.35 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 511.35 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 187,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,798.40/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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