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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 510.66 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 510.66 and 277.07 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 510.66 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/510.66 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 510.66 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 141,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,488.57/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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