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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.25, 520.64 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.25, 520.64 and 273.17 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.25 : 520.64 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.25/520.64 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.25x = 520.64 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.25x = 142,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,221.86/378.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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