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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 511.11 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 511.11 and 277.02 is: 382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 511.11 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/511.11 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 511.11 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 141,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,587.69/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.49

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