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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 513.48 and 273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 513.48 and 273.67 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 513.48 = 273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/513.48 = 273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 513.48 × 273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 140,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,524.07/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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