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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 519.35 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 519.35 and 376.04 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 519.35 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/519.35 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 519.35 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 195,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,295.79/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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