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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 518.13 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 518.13 and 251.07 is: 346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 518.13 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/518.13 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 518.13 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 130,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,086.90/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.65

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