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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 514.08 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 514.08 and 274.95 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 514.08 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/514.08 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 514.08 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 141,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,346.30/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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