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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 513.72 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 513.72 and 254.32 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 513.72 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/513.72 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 513.72 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 130,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,649.27/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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