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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 513.47 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 513.47 and 254.54 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 513.47 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/513.47 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 513.47 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 130,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,700.57/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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