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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 519.62 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 519.62 and 283.58 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 519.62 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/519.62 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 519.62 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 147,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,353.84/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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