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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 511.47 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 511.47 and 277.50 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 511.47 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/511.47 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 511.47 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 141,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,932.93/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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