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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 520.15 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 520.15 and 303.16 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 520.15 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/520.15 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 520.15 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 157,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,686.07/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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