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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 518.78 and 289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 518.78 and 289.30 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 518.78 = 289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/518.78 = 289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 518.78 × 289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 150,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,083.05/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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