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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 511.11 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 511.11 and 296.91 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 511.11 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/511.11 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 511.11 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 151,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,753.67/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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