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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 519.46 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 519.46 and 258.42 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 519.46 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/519.46 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 519.46 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 134,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,238.85/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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