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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 519.24 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 519.24 and 299.20 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 519.24 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/519.24 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 519.24 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 155,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,356.61/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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