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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 518.88 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 518.88 and 306.15 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 518.88 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/518.88 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 518.88 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 158,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,855.11/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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