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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 515.85 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 515.85 and 275.80 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 515.85 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/515.85 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 515.85 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 142,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,271.43/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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