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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 513 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 513 and 255.78 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 513 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/513 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 513 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 131,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,215.14/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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