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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 516.24 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 516.24 and 275.76 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 516.24 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/516.24 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 516.24 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 142,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,358.34/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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