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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 519.14 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 519.14 and 251.96 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 519.14 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/519.14 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 519.14 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 130,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,800.55/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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