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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 517.80 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 517.80 and 270.32 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 517.80 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/517.80 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 517.80 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 139,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,971.70/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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