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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 510.72 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 510.72 and 271.76 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 510.72 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/510.72 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 510.72 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 138,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,793.27/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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