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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.32, 516.72 and 271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.32, 516.72 and 271.36 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.32 : 516.72 = 271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.32/516.72 = 271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.32x = 516.72 × 271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.32x = 140,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,217.14/374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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