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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 518.49 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 518.49 and 270.82 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 518.49 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/518.49 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 518.49 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 140,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,417.46/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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