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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 511.65 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 511.65 and 252.84 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 511.65 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/511.65 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 511.65 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 129,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,365.59/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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