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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 511.46 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 511.46 and 250.90 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 511.46 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/511.46 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 511.46 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 128,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,325.31/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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