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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 519.94 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 519.94 and 283.80 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 519.94 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/519.94 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 519.94 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 147,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,558.97/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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