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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 511.01 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 511.01 and 291.82 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 511.01 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/511.01 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 511.01 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 149,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,122.94/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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