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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 515.07 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 515.07 and 275.28 is: 379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 515.07 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/515.07 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 515.07 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 141,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,788.47/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.70

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