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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 515.49 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 515.49 and 257.22 is: 354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 515.49 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/515.49 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 515.49 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 132,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,594.34/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.89

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