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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 511.27 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 511.27 and 272.44 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 511.27 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/511.27 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 511.27 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 139,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,290.40/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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