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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 510.89 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 510.89 and 271.91 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 510.89 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/510.89 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 510.89 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 138,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,912.19/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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