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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 517.81 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 517.81 and 251.11 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 517.81 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/517.81 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 517.81 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 130,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,026.01/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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