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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 520.21 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 520.21 and 371.54 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 520.21 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/520.21 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 520.21 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 193,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,278.82/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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