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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 514.20 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 514.20 and 256.36 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 514.20 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/514.20 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 514.20 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 131,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,820.31/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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