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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 519.44 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 519.44 and 293.60 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 519.44 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/519.44 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 519.44 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 152,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,507.41/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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