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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 513.52 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 513.52 and 273.44 is: 377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 513.52 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/513.52 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 513.52 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 140,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,416.91/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.63

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