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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 513.29 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 513.29 and 273.81 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 513.29 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/513.29 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 513.29 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 140,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,545.00/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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