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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 510.42 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 510.42 and 271.88 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 510.42 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/510.42 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 510.42 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 138,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,772.99/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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