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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 519.48 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 519.48 and 302.31 is: 417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 519.48 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/519.48 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 519.48 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 157,044.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,044.00/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.55

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