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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 517.62 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 517.62 and 251 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 517.62 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/517.62 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 517.62 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 129,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,922.62/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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