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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 514.22 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 514.22 and 256.32 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 514.22 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/514.22 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 514.22 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 131,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,803.59/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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