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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 511.02 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 511.02 and 292.68 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 511.02 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/511.02 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 511.02 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 149,565.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,565.33/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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