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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 519.01 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 519.01 and 257.99 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 519.01 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/519.01 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 519.01 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 133,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,896.15/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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