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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 513.98 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 513.98 and 256.18 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 513.98 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/513.98 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 513.98 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 131,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,671.40/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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