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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 519.50 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 519.50 and 271.84 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 519.50 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/519.50 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 519.50 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 141,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,216.92/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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