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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 511.42 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 511.42 and 297.25 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 511.42 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/511.42 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 511.42 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 152,021.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,021.01/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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