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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.95, 512.71 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.95, 512.71 and 255.31 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.95 : 512.71 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.95/512.71 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.95x = 512.71 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.95x = 130,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,899.99/371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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