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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 512.96 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 512.96 and 255.52 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 512.96 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/512.96 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 512.96 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 131,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,071.54/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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