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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.53, 511.72 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.53, 511.72 and 273.12 is: 376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.53 : 511.72 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.53/511.72 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.53x = 511.72 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.53x = 139,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,760.97/371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.18

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