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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 511.11 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 511.11 and 252.39 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 511.11 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/511.11 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 511.11 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 128,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,999.05/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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