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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 520.44 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 520.44 and 252.60 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 520.44 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/520.44 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 520.44 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 131,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,463.14/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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