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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 519.81 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 519.81 and 289.14 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 519.81 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/519.81 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 519.81 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 150,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,297.86/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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