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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 519.15 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 519.15 and 259.74 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 519.15 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/519.15 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 519.15 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 134,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,844.02/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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