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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 517.08 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 517.08 and 271.92 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 517.08 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/517.08 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 517.08 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 140,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,604.39/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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