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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 511.65 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 511.65 and 292.20 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 511.65 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/511.65 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 511.65 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 149,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,504.13/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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