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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 512.82 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 512.82 and 255.48 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 512.82 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/512.82 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 512.82 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 131,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,015.25/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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