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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 510.08 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 510.08 and 253.46 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 510.08 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/510.08 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 510.08 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 129,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,284.88/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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