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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 518.97 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 518.97 and 278.02 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 518.97 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/518.97 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 518.97 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 144,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,284.04/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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