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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 514.08 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 514.08 and 255.96 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 514.08 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/514.08 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 514.08 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 131,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,583.92/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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