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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 559.58 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 559.58 and 257.49 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 559.58 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/559.58 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 559.58 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 144,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,084.97/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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