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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 518.11 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 518.11 and 249.51 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 518.11 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/518.11 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 518.11 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 129,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,273.63/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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