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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 516.54 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 516.54 and 276.60 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 516.54 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/516.54 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 516.54 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 142,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,874.96/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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