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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 510.87 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 510.87 and 303.89 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 510.87 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/510.87 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 510.87 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 155,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,248.28/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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