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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 513.79 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 513.79 and 255.84 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 513.79 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/513.79 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 513.79 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 131,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,448.03/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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