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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 511.56 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 511.56 and 272.34 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 511.56 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/511.56 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 511.56 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 139,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,318.25/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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