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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 516.30 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 516.30 and 276.12 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 516.30 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/516.30 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 516.30 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 142,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,560.76/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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