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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 513.84 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 513.84 and 254.48 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 513.84 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/513.84 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 513.84 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 130,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,762.00/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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