Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 510.40 and 271.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 370.12, 510.40 and 271.32 is: 374.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370.12 : 510.40 = 271.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370.12/510.40 = 271.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370.12x = 510.40 × 271.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370.12x = 138,481.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,481.73/370.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.15
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