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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 519.80 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 519.80 and 270.27 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 519.80 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/519.80 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 519.80 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 140,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,484.99/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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