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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 518.66 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 518.66 and 270.85 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 518.66 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/518.66 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 518.66 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 140,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,479.06/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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