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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 515.92 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 515.92 and 255.84 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 515.92 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/515.92 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 515.92 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 131,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,993.78/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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