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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 512.56 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 512.56 and 254.88 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 512.56 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/512.56 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 512.56 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 130,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,641.29/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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