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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.65, 518.61 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.65, 518.61 and 251.72 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.65 : 518.61 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.65/518.61 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.65x = 518.61 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.65x = 130,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,544.51/375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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