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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 518.48 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 518.48 and 258.07 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 518.48 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/518.48 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 518.48 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 133,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,801.55/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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