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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 519.48 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 519.48 and 252.18 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 519.48 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/519.48 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 519.48 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 131,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,002.47/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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