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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 518.97 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 518.97 and 251.78 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 518.97 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/518.97 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 518.97 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 130,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,666.27/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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