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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 519.48 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 519.48 and 258.95 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 519.48 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/519.48 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 519.48 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 134,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,520.64/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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