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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 519.11 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 519.11 and 251.82 is: 347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 519.11 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/519.11 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 519.11 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 130,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,721.02/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.41

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