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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 510.98 and 276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 510.98 and 276.83 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 510.98 = 276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/510.98 = 276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 510.98 × 276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 141,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,453.87/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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