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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.39, 518.07 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.39, 518.07 and 258.75 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.39 : 518.07 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.39/518.07 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.39x = 518.07 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.39x = 134,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,050.61/375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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