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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.51, 518.16 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.51, 518.16 and 337.63 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.51 : 518.16 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.51/518.16 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.51x = 518.16 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.51x = 174,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,946.36/376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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