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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 514.67 and 274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 514.67 and 274.81 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 514.67 = 274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/514.67 = 274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 514.67 × 274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 141,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,436.46/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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