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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.22, 521.18 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.22, 521.18 and 273.12 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.22 : 521.18 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.22/521.18 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.22x = 521.18 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.22x = 142,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,345.36/378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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