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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 519.03 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 519.03 and 258.44 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 519.03 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/519.03 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 519.03 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 134,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,135.52/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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