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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.65 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.65 and 278.10 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.65 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.65 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.65 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 142,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,289.87/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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