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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.87, 516.98 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.87, 516.98 and 270.65 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.87 : 516.98 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.87/516.98 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.87x = 516.98 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.87x = 139,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,916.70/374.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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