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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 518.76 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 518.76 and 251.76 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 518.76 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/518.76 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 518.76 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 130,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,603.02/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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