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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 511.08 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 511.08 and 254 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 511.08 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/511.08 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 511.08 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 129,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,814.32/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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