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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 517.32 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 517.32 and 259.02 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 517.32 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/517.32 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 517.32 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 133,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,996.23/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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