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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 518.18 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 518.18 and 251.20 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 518.18 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/518.18 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 518.18 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 130,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,166.82/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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