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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 519.07 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 519.07 and 320.83 is: 442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 519.07 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/519.07 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 519.07 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 166,533.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,533.23/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.78

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