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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 517.92 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 517.92 and 277.14 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 517.92 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/517.92 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 517.92 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 143,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,536.35/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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