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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 519.03 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 519.03 and 258.11 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 519.03 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/519.03 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 519.03 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 133,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,964.24/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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