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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 519.85 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 519.85 and 259.07 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 519.85 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/519.85 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 519.85 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 134,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,677.54/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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