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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 518.46 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 518.46 and 257.95 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 518.46 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/518.46 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 518.46 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 133,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,736.76/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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