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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 512.87 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 512.87 and 255.20 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 512.87 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/512.87 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 512.87 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 130,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,880.58/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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