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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 512.26 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 512.26 and 254.36 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 512.26 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/512.26 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 512.26 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 130,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,298.45/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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