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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 511.82 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 511.82 and 271.52 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 511.82 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/511.82 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 511.82 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 138,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,965.45/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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