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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 519.82 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 519.82 and 271.60 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 519.82 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/519.82 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 519.82 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 141,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,180.51/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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