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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 514.98 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 514.98 and 275.04 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 514.98 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/514.98 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 514.98 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 141,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,640.10/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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