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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 516.05 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 516.05 and 256.11 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 516.05 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/516.05 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 516.05 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 132,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,163.31/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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