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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 512.76 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 512.76 and 273.68 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 512.76 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/512.76 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 512.76 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 140,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,332.16/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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