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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 519.57 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 519.57 and 252.01 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 519.57 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/519.57 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 519.57 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 130,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,936.84/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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