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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 511.50 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 511.50 and 254.04 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 511.50 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/511.50 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 511.50 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 129,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,941.46/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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