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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 515.34 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 515.34 and 270.12 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 515.34 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/515.34 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 515.34 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 139,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,203.64/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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