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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 510.89 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 510.89 and 270.96 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 510.89 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/510.89 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 510.89 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 138,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,429.40/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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