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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 511.52 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 511.52 and 287.45 is: 396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 511.52 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/511.52 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 511.52 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 147,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,034.35/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.85

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