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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 519.29 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 519.29 and 286.92 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 519.29 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/519.29 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 519.29 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 148,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,994.69/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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