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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 519.03 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 519.03 and 270.96 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 519.03 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/519.03 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 519.03 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 140,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,635.91/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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