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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 519.90 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 519.90 and 252.58 is: 348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 519.90 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/519.90 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 519.90 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 131,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,316.34/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.36

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