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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 519.38 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 519.38 and 252.37 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 519.38 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/519.38 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 519.38 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 131,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,076.26/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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