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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.10 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.10 and 286.32 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.10 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.10 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.10 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 148,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,628.71/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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