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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 510.86 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 510.86 and 277.09 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 510.86 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/510.86 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 510.86 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 141,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,553.61/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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