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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 519.26 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 519.26 and 271.41 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 519.26 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/519.26 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 519.26 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 140,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,931.00/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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