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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 518.82 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 518.82 and 353.92 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 518.82 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/518.82 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 518.82 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 183,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,620.77/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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