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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 514.09 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 514.09 and 256.31 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 514.09 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/514.09 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 514.09 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 131,766.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,766.41/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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