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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 519.33 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 519.33 and 306.69 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 519.33 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/519.33 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 519.33 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 159,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,273.32/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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