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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 519.48 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 519.48 and 297.87 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 519.48 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/519.48 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 519.48 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 154,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,737.51/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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