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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 519.09 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 519.09 and 258.05 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 519.09 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/519.09 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 519.09 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 133,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,951.17/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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