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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 518.99 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 518.99 and 259.65 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 518.99 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/518.99 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 518.99 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 134,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,754.46/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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