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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 519.54 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 519.54 and 357.86 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 519.54 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/519.54 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 519.54 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 185,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,922.58/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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