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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 518.72 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 518.72 and 251.96 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 518.72 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/518.72 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 518.72 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 130,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,696.08/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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