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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 519.68 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 519.68 and 252.04 is: 347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 519.68 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/519.68 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 519.68 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 130,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,980.15/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.80

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