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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 519.78 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 519.78 and 279.23 is: 385.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 519.78 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/519.78 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 519.78 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 145,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,138.17/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.56

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