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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 512.70 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 512.70 and 254.52 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 512.70 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/512.70 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 512.70 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 130,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,492.40/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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