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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 510.62 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 510.62 and 272.18 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 510.62 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/510.62 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 510.62 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 138,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,980.55/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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