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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 510.96 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 510.96 and 253.48 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 510.96 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/510.96 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 510.96 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 129,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,518.14/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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