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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 512.68 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 512.68 and 253.96 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 512.68 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/512.68 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 512.68 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 130,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,200.21/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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