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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 511.04 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 511.04 and 272.03 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 511.04 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/511.04 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 511.04 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 139,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,016.34/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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