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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 511.14 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 511.14 and 277.98 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 511.14 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/511.14 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 511.14 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 142,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,086.70/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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