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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 511.98 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 511.98 and 253.17 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 511.98 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/511.98 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 511.98 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 129,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,617.98/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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