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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 511.37 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 511.37 and 329.55 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 511.37 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/511.37 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 511.37 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 168,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,521.98/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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