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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 518.59 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 518.59 and 309.66 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 518.59 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/518.59 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 518.59 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 160,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,586.58/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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