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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 519.30 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 519.30 and 278.14 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 519.30 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/519.30 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 519.30 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 144,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,438.10/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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