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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.60, 517.02 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.60, 517.02 and 276.65 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.60 : 517.02 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.60/517.02 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.60x = 517.02 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.60x = 143,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,029.61/374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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