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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 518.82 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 518.82 and 302.46 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 518.82 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/518.82 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 518.82 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 156,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,922.30/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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