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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 520.19 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 520.19 and 252.44 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 520.19 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/520.19 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 520.19 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 131,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,316.76/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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