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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 518.60 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 518.60 and 302.49 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 518.60 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/518.60 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 518.60 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 156,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,869.80/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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