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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 512.37 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 512.37 and 254.63 is: 351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 512.37 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/512.37 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 512.37 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 130,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,462.21/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.40

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