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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 520.03 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 520.03 and 252.71 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 520.03 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/520.03 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 520.03 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 131,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,416.78/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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