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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.82 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.82 and 371.25 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.82 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.82 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.82 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 192,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,983.18/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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