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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 518.19 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 518.19 and 251.01 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 518.19 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/518.19 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 518.19 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 130,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,070.87/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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