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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 519.74 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 519.74 and 271.92 is: 375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 519.74 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/519.74 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 519.74 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 141,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,326.34/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.19

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