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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 514.71 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 514.71 and 256.50 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 514.71 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/514.71 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 514.71 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 132,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,023.12/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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