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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 514.01 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 514.01 and 256.28 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 514.01 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/514.01 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 514.01 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 131,728.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,728.55/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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