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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 514.34 and 255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 514.34 and 255.17 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 514.34 = 255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/514.34 = 255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 514.34 × 255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 131,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,245.10/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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