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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 518.36 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 518.36 and 251.23 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 518.36 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/518.36 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 518.36 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 130,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,227.58/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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