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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 517.82 and 258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 517.82 and 258.99 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 517.82 = 258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/517.82 = 258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 517.82 × 258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 134,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,108.91/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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