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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.98, 517.54 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.98, 517.54 and 277.02 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.98 : 517.54 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.98/517.54 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.98x = 517.54 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.98x = 143,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,367.55/374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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