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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 510.96 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 510.96 and 277.14 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 510.96 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/510.96 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 510.96 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 141,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,603.51/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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