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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 512.50 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 512.50 and 272.02 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 512.50 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/512.50 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 512.50 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 139,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,410.25/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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