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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 563.31 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 563.31 and 251.52 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 563.31 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/563.31 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 563.31 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 141,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,683.73/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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