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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 518.58 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 518.58 and 271.01 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 518.58 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/518.58 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 518.58 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 140,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,540.37/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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