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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 520 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 520 and 303.36 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 520 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/520 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 520 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 157,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,747.20/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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