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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 518.27 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 518.27 and 251.26 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 518.27 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/518.27 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 518.27 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 130,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,217.93/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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