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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 518.40 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 518.40 and 259.44 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 518.40 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/518.40 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 518.40 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 134,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,493.70/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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