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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 511.82 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 511.82 and 251.15 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 511.82 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/511.82 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 511.82 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 128,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,541.21/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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