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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 513.10 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 513.10 and 253.64 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 513.10 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/513.10 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 513.10 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 130,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,143.33/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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