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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.41, 517.53 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.41, 517.53 and 277.03 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.41 : 517.53 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.41/517.53 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.41x = 517.53 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.41x = 143,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,371.34/374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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