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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 515.46 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 515.46 and 256.96 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 515.46 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/515.46 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 515.46 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 132,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,452.60/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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