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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 518.58 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 518.58 and 271.38 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 518.58 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/518.58 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 518.58 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 140,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,732.24/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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