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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 519.84 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 519.84 and 292.77 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 519.84 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/519.84 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 519.84 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 152,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,193.56/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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