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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 519.30 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 519.30 and 259.98 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 519.30 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/519.30 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 519.30 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 135,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,007.61/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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