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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 519.89 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 519.89 and 252.20 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 519.89 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/519.89 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 519.89 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 131,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,115.50/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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