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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 514.82 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 514.82 and 254.88 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 514.82 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/514.82 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 514.82 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 131,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,217.96/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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