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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 518.69 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 518.69 and 251.49 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 518.69 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/518.69 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 518.69 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 130,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,444.30/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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