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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 517.62 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 517.62 and 335.92 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 517.62 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/517.62 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 517.62 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 173,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,878.91/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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