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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 511.16 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 511.16 and 272.46 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 511.16 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/511.16 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 511.16 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 139,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,270.65/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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