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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 518.56 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 518.56 and 276.07 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 518.56 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/518.56 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 518.56 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 143,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,156.31/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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