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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 511.85 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 511.85 and 366.30 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 511.85 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/511.85 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 511.85 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 187,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,491.57/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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