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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 511.02 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 511.02 and 254.28 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 511.02 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/511.02 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 511.02 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 129,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,942.17/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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