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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 520.37 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 520.37 and 303.53 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 520.37 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/520.37 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 520.37 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 157,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,943.79/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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