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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 518.86 and 350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 518.86 and 350.59 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 518.86 = 350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/518.86 = 350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 518.86 × 350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 181,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,907.13/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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