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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.59, 516.90 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.59, 516.90 and 276.40 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.59 : 516.90 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.59/516.90 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.59x = 516.90 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.59x = 142,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,871.16/374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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