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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 515.52 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 515.52 and 270.18 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 515.52 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/515.52 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 515.52 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 139,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,283.19/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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