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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 518.92 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 518.92 and 252.02 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 518.92 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/518.92 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 518.92 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 130,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,778.89/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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