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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 519.98 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 519.98 and 258.92 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 519.98 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/519.98 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 519.98 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 134,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633.22/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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