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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 512.40 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 512.40 and 273.60 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 512.40 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/512.40 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 512.40 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 140,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,192.64/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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