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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 510.78 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 510.78 and 253.64 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 510.78 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/510.78 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 510.78 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 129,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,554.24/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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