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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 512.78 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 512.78 and 273.69 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 512.78 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/512.78 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 512.78 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 140,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341.39/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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