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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 512.40 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 512.40 and 273.30 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 512.40 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/512.40 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 512.40 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 140,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,038.92/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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