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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 511.98 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 511.98 and 366.84 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 511.98 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/511.98 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 511.98 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 187,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,812.27/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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