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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 519.52 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 519.52 and 252.27 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 519.52 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/519.52 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 519.52 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 131,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,058.68/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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