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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 517.74 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 517.74 and 258.89 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 517.74 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/517.74 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 517.74 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 134,037.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,037.71/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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