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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 510.63 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 510.63 and 277.04 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 510.63 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/510.63 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 510.63 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 141,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,464.30/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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