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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 517.68 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 517.68 and 250.79 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 517.68 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/517.68 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 517.68 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 129,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,826.38/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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