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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 518.56 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 518.56 and 297.16 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 518.56 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/518.56 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 518.56 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 154,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,095.29/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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