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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 519.49 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 519.49 and 297.59 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 519.49 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/519.49 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 519.49 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 154,595.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,595.03/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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