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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 511.27 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 511.27 and 254.13 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 511.27 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/511.27 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 511.27 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 129,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,929.05/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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