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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 516.90 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 516.90 and 276.88 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 516.90 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/516.90 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 516.90 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 143,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,119.27/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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