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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 518.99 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 518.99 and 375.30 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 518.99 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/518.99 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 518.99 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 194,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,775.07/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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