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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 509.90 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 509.90 and 296.96 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 509.90 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/509.90 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 509.90 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 151,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,415.87/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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