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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 518.16 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 518.16 and 251.16 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 518.16 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/518.16 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 518.16 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 130,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,141.07/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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