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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 511.13 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 511.13 and 252.39 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 511.13 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/511.13 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 511.13 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 129,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,004.73/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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