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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 511.41 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 511.41 and 272.17 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 511.41 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/511.41 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 511.41 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 139,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,190.46/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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