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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 516.40 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 516.40 and 276 is: 381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 516.40 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/516.40 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 516.40 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 142,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,526.40/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.09

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