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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 511.92 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 511.92 and 254.43 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 511.92 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/511.92 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 511.92 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 130,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,247.81/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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