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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 512.26 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 512.26 and 254.75 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 512.26 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/512.26 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 512.26 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 130,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,495.04/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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