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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 511.81 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 511.81 and 277.43 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 511.81 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/511.81 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 511.81 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 141,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,991.45/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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