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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 561.19 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 561.19 and 276.05 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 561.19 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/561.19 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 561.19 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 154,914.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,914.41/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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