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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 518.92 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 518.92 and 259.84 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 518.92 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/518.92 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 518.92 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 134,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,836.17/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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