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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.54, 512.79 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.54, 512.79 and 273.17 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.54 : 512.79 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.54/512.79 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.54x = 512.79 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.54x = 140,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,078.84/371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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