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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 557.34 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 557.34 and 256.32 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 557.34 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/557.34 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 557.34 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 142,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,857.39/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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