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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.21, 510.32 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.21, 510.32 and 276.82 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.21 : 510.32 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.21/510.32 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.21x = 510.32 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.21x = 141,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,266.78/370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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