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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 515.49 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 515.49 and 257.15 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 515.49 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/515.49 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 515.49 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 132,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,558.25/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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