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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 518.74 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 518.74 and 258.26 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 518.74 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/518.74 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 518.74 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 133,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,966.55/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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