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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 510.76 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 510.76 and 277.36 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 510.76 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/510.76 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 510.76 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 141,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,664.39/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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