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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 518.67 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 518.67 and 251.48 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 518.67 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/518.67 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 518.67 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 130,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,436.43/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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