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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 519.92 and 272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 519.92 and 272.05 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 519.92 = 272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/519.92 = 272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 519.92 × 272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 141,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,447.40/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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