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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 520.19 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 520.19 and 356.01 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 520.19 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/520.19 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 520.19 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 185,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,191.06/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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