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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 519.19 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 519.19 and 252.11 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 519.19 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/519.19 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 519.19 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 130,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,891.73/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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