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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 524.03 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 524.03 and 273.49 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 524.03 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/524.03 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 524.03 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 143,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,316.96/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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