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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 520.18 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 520.18 and 293.52 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 520.18 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/520.18 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 520.18 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 152,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,683.23/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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