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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 510.84 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 510.84 and 369.83 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 510.84 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/510.84 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 510.84 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 188,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,925.23/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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