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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 518.01 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 518.01 and 259.52 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 518.01 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/518.01 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 518.01 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 134,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,433.96/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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