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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 518.93 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 518.93 and 349.52 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 518.93 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/518.93 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 518.93 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 181,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,374.37/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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