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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.19, 511.18 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.19, 511.18 and 370.08 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.19 : 511.18 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.19/511.18 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.19x = 511.18 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.19x = 189,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,177.49/371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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