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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 512.95 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 512.95 and 253.95 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 512.95 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/512.95 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 512.95 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 130,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,263.65/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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