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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.03, 518.75 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.03, 518.75 and 251.57 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.03 : 518.75 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.03/518.75 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.03x = 518.75 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.03x = 130,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,501.94/376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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