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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 519.41 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 519.41 and 251.89 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 519.41 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/519.41 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 519.41 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 130,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,834.18/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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