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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 514.87 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 514.87 and 256.88 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 514.87 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/514.87 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 514.87 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 132,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,256.59/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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