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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 519.40 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 519.40 and 332.38 is: 458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 519.40 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/519.40 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 519.40 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 172,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,638.17/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.41

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