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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 517.98 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 517.98 and 277.36 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 517.98 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/517.98 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 517.98 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 143,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,666.93/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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