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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 511.38 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 511.38 and 272.88 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 511.38 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/511.38 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 511.38 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 139,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,545.37/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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