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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 510.50 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 510.50 and 308.41 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 510.50 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/510.50 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 510.50 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 157,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,442.80/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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