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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 510.35 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 510.35 and 272.12 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 510.35 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/510.35 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 510.35 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 138,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,872.53/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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