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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 519.96 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 519.96 and 293.56 is: 405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 519.96 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/519.96 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 519.96 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 152,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,639.46/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.31

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