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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.46, 533.82 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.46, 533.82 and 370.18 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.46 : 533.82 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.46/533.82 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.46x = 533.82 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.46x = 197,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,609.49/387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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