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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.42, 512.70 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.42, 512.70 and 273.96 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.42 : 512.70 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.42/512.70 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.42x = 512.70 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.42x = 140,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,459.29/371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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