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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 518.97 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 518.97 and 302.59 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 518.97 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/518.97 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 518.97 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 157,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,035.13/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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