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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 519.82 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 519.82 and 259.12 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 519.82 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/519.82 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 519.82 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 134,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,691.86/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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