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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 511.27 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 511.27 and 287.26 is: 396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 511.27 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/511.27 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 511.27 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 146,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,867.42/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.57

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