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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 514.94 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 514.94 and 255.61 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 514.94 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/514.94 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 514.94 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 131,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,623.81/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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