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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 518.76 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 518.76 and 293.14 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 518.76 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/518.76 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 518.76 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 152,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,069.31/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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