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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 519.95 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 519.95 and 294.26 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 519.95 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/519.95 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 519.95 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 152,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,998.73/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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