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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 518.12 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 518.12 and 251.36 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 518.12 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/518.12 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 518.12 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 130,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,230.80/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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