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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 515.04 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 515.04 and 275.06 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 515.04 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/515.04 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 515.04 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 141,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,666.90/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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