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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.59, 517.86 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.59, 517.86 and 270.51 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.59 : 517.86 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.59/517.86 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.59x = 517.86 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.59x = 140,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,086.31/375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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