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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 513.38 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 513.38 and 274.01 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 513.38 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/513.38 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 513.38 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 140,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,667.32/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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