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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.79, 520.16 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.79, 520.16 and 272.16 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.79 : 520.16 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.79/520.16 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.79x = 520.16 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.79x = 141,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,565.38/376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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