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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 519.20 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 519.20 and 259.68 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 519.20 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/519.20 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 519.20 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 134,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,825.86/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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