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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 519.17 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 519.17 and 353.55 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 519.17 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/519.17 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 519.17 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 183,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,552.55/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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