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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 514.34 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 514.34 and 256.52 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 514.34 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/514.34 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 514.34 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 131,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,938.50/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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