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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 518.34 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 518.34 and 272.08 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 518.34 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/518.34 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 518.34 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 141,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,029.95/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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