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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.20 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.20 and 267.12 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.20 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.20 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.20 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 136,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,551.74/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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