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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.66, 510.88 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.66, 510.88 and 254.02 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.66 : 510.88 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.66/510.88 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.66x = 510.88 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.66x = 129,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,773.74/370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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