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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 514.51 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 514.51 and 274.44 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 514.51 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/514.51 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 514.51 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 141,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,201.44/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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