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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 518.94 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 518.94 and 297.54 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 518.94 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/518.94 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 518.94 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 154,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,405.41/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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