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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 520.15 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 520.15 and 258.92 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 520.15 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/520.15 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 520.15 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 134,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,677.24/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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