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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 519.64 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 519.64 and 271.97 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 519.64 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/519.64 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 519.64 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 141,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,327.11/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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