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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 518.48 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 518.48 and 354.61 is: 488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 518.48 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/518.48 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 518.48 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 183,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,858.19/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.30

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