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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 518.64 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 518.64 and 297.48 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 518.64 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/518.64 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 518.64 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 154,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,285.03/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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