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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 558.86 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 558.86 and 257.31 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 558.86 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/558.86 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 558.86 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 143,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,797.47/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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