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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 520.72 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 520.72 and 371.12 is: 514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 520.72 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/520.72 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 520.72 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 193,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,249.61/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.29

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