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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 511.18 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 511.18 and 291.78 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 511.18 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/511.18 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 511.18 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 149,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,152.10/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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