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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 518.81 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 518.81 and 271.48 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 518.81 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/518.81 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 518.81 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 140,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,843.40/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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