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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 518.97 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 518.97 and 349.71 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 518.97 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/518.97 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 518.97 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 181,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,489.00/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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