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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 517.86 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 517.86 and 259.28 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 517.86 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/517.86 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 517.86 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 134,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,270.74/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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