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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 514.75 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 514.75 and 275.01 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 514.75 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/514.75 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 514.75 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 141,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,561.40/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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