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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 519.96 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 519.96 and 283.95 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 519.96 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/519.96 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 519.96 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 147,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,642.64/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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