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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 519.56 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 519.56 and 270.90 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 519.56 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/519.56 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 519.56 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 140,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,747.45/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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