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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 512.96 and 297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 512.96 and 297.77 is: 412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 512.96 = 297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/512.96 = 297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 512.96 × 297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 152,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,740.05/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.07

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