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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.81, 511.82 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.81, 511.82 and 251.20 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.81 : 511.82 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.81/511.82 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.81x = 511.82 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.81x = 128,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,569.18/370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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