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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 518.88 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 518.88 and 251.84 is: 347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 518.88 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/518.88 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 518.88 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 130,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,674.74/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.41

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