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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.90, 519.88 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.90, 519.88 and 350.50 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.90 : 519.88 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.90/519.88 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.90x = 519.88 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.90x = 182,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,217.94/376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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