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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 511.14 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 511.14 and 308.08 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 511.14 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/511.14 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 511.14 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 157,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,470.73/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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