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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 511.62 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 511.62 and 291.74 is: 402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 511.62 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/511.62 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 511.62 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 149,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,260.02/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.82

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