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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 512.88 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 512.88 and 255.12 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 512.88 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/512.88 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 512.88 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 130,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,845.95/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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