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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.56, 515.18 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.56, 515.18 and 275.56 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.56 : 515.18 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.56/515.18 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.56x = 515.18 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.56x = 141,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,963.00/373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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