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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 516.93 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 516.93 and 276.24 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 516.93 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/516.93 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 516.93 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 142,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,796.74/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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