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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 518.16 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 518.16 and 302.94 is: 416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 518.16 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/518.16 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 518.16 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 156,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,971.39/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.66

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