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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 512.16 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 512.16 and 376.80 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 512.16 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/512.16 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 512.16 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 192,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,981.89/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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