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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 518.14 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 518.14 and 270.92 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 518.14 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/518.14 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 518.14 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 140,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,374.49/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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