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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 514.85 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 514.85 and 255.54 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 514.85 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/514.85 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 514.85 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 131,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,564.77/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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