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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 512.78 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 512.78 and 253.74 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 512.78 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/512.78 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 512.78 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 130,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,112.80/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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