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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 513 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 513 and 255.38 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 513 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/513 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 513 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 131,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,007.38/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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