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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 520.08 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 520.08 and 376.56 is: 518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 520.08 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/520.08 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 520.08 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 195,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,841.32/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.59

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