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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 511.49 and 308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 511.49 and 308.33 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 511.49 = 308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/511.49 = 308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 511.49 × 308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 157,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,706.17/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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