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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 515.40 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 515.40 and 255.74 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 515.40 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/515.40 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 515.40 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 131,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,805.82/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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