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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.45, 519.82 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.45, 519.82 and 283.03 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.45 : 519.82 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.45/519.82 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.45x = 519.82 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.45x = 147,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,124.60/376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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