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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 559.59 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 559.59 and 257.82 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 559.59 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/559.59 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 559.59 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 144,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,273.49/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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