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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 511.14 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 511.14 and 287.94 is: 397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 511.14 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/511.14 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 511.14 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 147,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,177.65/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.14

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