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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 508.14 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 508.14 and 376.40 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 508.14 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/508.14 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 508.14 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 191,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,263.90/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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