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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 519.96 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 519.96 and 252.66 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 519.96 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/519.96 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 519.96 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 131,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,373.09/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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