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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 518.96 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 518.96 and 259.80 is: 358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 518.96 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/518.96 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 518.96 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 134,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,825.81/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.35

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