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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.33, 510.91 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.33, 510.91 and 272.32 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.33 : 510.91 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.33/510.91 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.33x = 510.91 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.33x = 139,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,131.01/370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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