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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 515.77 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 515.77 and 257.27 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 515.77 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/515.77 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 515.77 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 132,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,688.93/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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