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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 512.60 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 512.60 and 273.38 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 512.60 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/512.60 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 512.60 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 140,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,130.66/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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