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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 513.64 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 513.64 and 274.08 is: 378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 513.64 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/513.64 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 513.64 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 140,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,778.45/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.07

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