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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 519.48 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 519.48 and 259.92 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 519.48 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/519.48 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 519.48 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 135,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,023.24/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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