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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 517.09 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 517.09 and 373.78 is: 513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 517.09 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/517.09 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 517.09 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 193,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,277.90/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.87

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