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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 514.41 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 514.41 and 255.24 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 514.41 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/514.41 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 514.41 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 131,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,298.01/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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