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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 513 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 513 and 255.54 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 513 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/513 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 513 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 131,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,092.02/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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