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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 518.83 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 518.83 and 271.42 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 518.83 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/518.83 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 518.83 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 140,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,820.84/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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