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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 516.78 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 516.78 and 276.04 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 516.78 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/516.78 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 516.78 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 142,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,651.95/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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