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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.18 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.18 and 278.04 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.18 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.18 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.18 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 144,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,352.81/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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