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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 519.96 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 519.96 and 337.27 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 519.96 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/519.96 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 519.96 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 175,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,366.91/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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