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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 519.51 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 519.51 and 258.45 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 519.51 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/519.51 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 519.51 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 134,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,267.36/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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