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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 511.44 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 511.44 and 252.42 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 511.44 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/511.44 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 511.44 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 129,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,097.68/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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