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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 517.53 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 517.53 and 249.04 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 517.53 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/517.53 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 517.53 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 128,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885.67/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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