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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 512.24 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 512.24 and 254.80 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 512.24 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/512.24 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 512.24 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 130,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,518.75/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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