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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 519.84 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 519.84 and 273.36 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 519.84 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/519.84 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 519.84 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 142,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,103.46/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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