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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 518.44 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 518.44 and 298.32 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 518.44 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/518.44 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 518.44 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 154,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,661.02/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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