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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.40 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.40 and 256.15 is: 384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.40 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.40 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.40 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 143,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,546.46/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.23

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