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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 511.65 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 511.65 and 297.27 is: 409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 511.65 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/511.65 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 511.65 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 152,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,098.20/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.99

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