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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 517.47 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 517.47 and 258.50 is: 356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 517.47 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/517.47 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 517.47 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 133,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,766.00/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.58

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