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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 519.13 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 519.13 and 251.79 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 519.13 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/519.13 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 519.13 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 130,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,710.11/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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