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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.18 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.18 and 271.32 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.18 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.18 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.18 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 140,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,863.92/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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