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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 518.74 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 518.74 and 251.56 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 518.74 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/518.74 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 518.74 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 130,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,494.23/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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