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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 511.67 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 511.67 and 276.33 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 511.67 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/511.67 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 511.67 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 141,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,388.39/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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