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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 518.85 and 257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 518.85 and 257.98 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 518.85 = 257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/518.85 = 257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 518.85 × 257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 133,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,852.92/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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