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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 515.16 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 515.16 and 256.98 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 515.16 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/515.16 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 515.16 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 132,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,385.82/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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