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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 521.37 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 521.37 and 273.11 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 521.37 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/521.37 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 521.37 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 142,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,388.75/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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