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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 511.91 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 511.91 and 253.05 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 511.91 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/511.91 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 511.91 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 129,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,537.56/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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