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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 512.04 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 512.04 and 254.56 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 512.04 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/512.04 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 512.04 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 130,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,344.90/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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