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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 515.40 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 515.40 and 255.56 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 515.40 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/515.40 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 515.40 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 131,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,715.62/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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