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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.84, 519.24 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.84, 519.24 and 289.36 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.84 : 519.24 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.84/519.24 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.84x = 519.24 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.84x = 150,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,247.29/376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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