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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.78, 520.14 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.78, 520.14 and 289.84 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.78 : 520.14 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.78/520.14 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.78x = 520.14 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.78x = 150,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,757.38/376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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