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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.81, 511.23 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.81, 511.23 and 254.17 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.81 : 511.23 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.81/511.23 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.81x = 511.23 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.81x = 129,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,939.33/370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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