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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 513.39 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 513.39 and 274.11 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 513.39 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/513.39 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 513.39 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 140,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,725.33/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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