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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.26, 512.43 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.26, 512.43 and 253.18 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.26 : 512.43 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.26/512.43 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.26x = 512.43 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.26x = 129,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,737.03/371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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