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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 519.15 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 519.15 and 271.02 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 519.15 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/519.15 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 519.15 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 140,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,700.03/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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