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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 521.78 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 521.78 and 273.50 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 521.78 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/521.78 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 521.78 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 142,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,702.85/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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