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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 511.21 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 511.21 and 277.48 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 511.21 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/511.21 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 511.21 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 141,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,848.66/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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