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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 519.56 and 306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 519.56 and 306.41 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 519.56 = 306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/519.56 = 306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 519.56 × 306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 159,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,194.25/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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