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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 519.39 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 519.39 and 302.91 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 519.39 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/519.39 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 519.39 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 157,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,328.42/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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