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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 516.61 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 516.61 and 376 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 516.61 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/516.61 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 516.61 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 194,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,245.36/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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