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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 511.48 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 511.48 and 277.19 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 511.48 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/511.48 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 511.48 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 141,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,773.20/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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