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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 519.10 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 519.10 and 251.97 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 519.10 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/519.10 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 519.10 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 130,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,797.63/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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