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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.51, 518.36 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.51, 518.36 and 277.98 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.51 : 518.36 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.51/518.36 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.51x = 518.36 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.51x = 144,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,092.32/375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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