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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 518.65 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 518.65 and 251.71 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 518.65 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/518.65 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 518.65 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 130,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,548.88/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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