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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 561.99 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 561.99 and 251.46 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 561.99 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/561.99 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 561.99 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 141,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,318.01/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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