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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.15, 519.37 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.15, 519.37 and 293.11 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.15 : 519.37 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.15/519.37 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.15x = 519.37 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.15x = 152,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,232.56/376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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