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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 519.57 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 519.57 and 252 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 519.57 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/519.57 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 519.57 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 130,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,931.64/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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