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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.39, 519.45 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.39, 519.45 and 259.75 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.39 : 519.45 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.39/519.45 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.39x = 519.45 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.39x = 134,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,925.84/376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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