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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 512.16 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 512.16 and 296.80 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 512.16 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/512.16 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 512.16 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 152,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,009.09/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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