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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 520.02 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 520.02 and 303.24 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 520.02 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/520.02 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 520.02 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 157,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,690.86/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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