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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 519.90 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 519.90 and 298.24 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 519.90 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/519.90 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 519.90 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 155,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,054.98/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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