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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 511.92 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 511.92 and 271.22 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 511.92 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/511.92 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 511.92 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 138,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,840.38/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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