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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 519.24 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 519.24 and 252.10 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 519.24 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/519.24 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 519.24 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 130,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,900.40/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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