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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 511.12 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 511.12 and 287.18 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 511.12 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/511.12 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 511.12 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 146,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,783.44/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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