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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 511.38 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 511.38 and 272.68 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 511.38 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/511.38 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 511.38 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 139,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,443.10/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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