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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 511.83 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 511.83 and 271.28 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 511.83 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/511.83 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 511.83 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 138,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,850.52/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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