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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 510.33 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 510.33 and 361.80 is: 497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 510.33 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/510.33 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 510.33 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 184,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,633.03/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.79

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