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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.56 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.56 and 297.24 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.56 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.56 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.56 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 152,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,056.09/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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