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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 518.18 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 518.18 and 257.51 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 518.18 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/518.18 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 518.18 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 133,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,436.54/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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