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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 517.89 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 517.89 and 270.37 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 517.89 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/517.89 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 517.89 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 140,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,021.92/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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