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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 517.38 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 517.38 and 258.92 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 517.38 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/517.38 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 517.38 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 133,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,960.03/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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