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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.30, 524.16 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.30, 524.16 and 370.10 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.30 : 524.16 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.30/524.16 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.30x = 524.16 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.30x = 193,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,992.93/378.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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