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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 512.89 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 512.89 and 270.76 is: 373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 512.89 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/512.89 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 512.89 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 138,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,869.86/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.75

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