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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 514.74 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 514.74 and 256.56 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 514.74 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/514.74 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 514.74 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 132,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,061.69/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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