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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 516.46 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 516.46 and 276.46 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 516.46 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/516.46 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 516.46 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 142,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,780.53/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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