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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 510.90 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 510.90 and 253.98 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 510.90 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/510.90 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 510.90 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 129,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,758.38/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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