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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 519.19 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 519.19 and 291.88 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 519.19 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/519.19 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 519.19 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 151,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,542.19/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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