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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 518.46 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 518.46 and 272.92 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 518.46 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/518.46 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 518.46 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 141,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,498.10/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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