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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 563.24 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 563.24 and 251.90 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 563.24 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/563.24 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 563.24 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 141,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,880.16/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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