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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 516 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 516 and 257.52 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 516 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/516 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 516 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 132,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,880.32/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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