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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 511.40 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 511.40 and 252.74 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 511.40 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/511.40 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 511.40 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 129,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,251.24/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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