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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 518.42 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 518.42 and 251.49 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 518.42 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/518.42 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 518.42 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 130,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,378.07/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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