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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.94, 522.63 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.94, 522.63 and 273.82 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.94 : 522.63 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.94/522.63 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.94x = 522.63 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.94x = 143,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,106.55/378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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