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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 519.42 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 519.42 and 375.40 is: 518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 519.42 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/519.42 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 519.42 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 194,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,990.27/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.43

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