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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.03, 518.70 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.03, 518.70 and 349.66 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.03 : 518.70 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.03/518.70 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.03x = 518.70 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.03x = 181,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,368.64/376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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