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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 518.94 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 518.94 and 306.30 is: 422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 518.94 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/518.94 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 518.94 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 158,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,951.32/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.47

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