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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 510.46 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 510.46 and 287.47 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 510.46 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/510.46 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 510.46 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 146,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,741.94/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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