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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 519.66 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 519.66 and 293.40 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 519.66 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/519.66 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 519.66 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 152,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,468.24/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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