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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 519.30 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 519.30 and 373.62 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 519.30 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/519.30 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 519.30 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 194,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,020.87/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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