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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 519.24 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 519.24 and 251.74 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 519.24 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/519.24 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 519.24 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 130,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,713.48/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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