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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 515.98 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 515.98 and 255.96 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 515.98 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/515.98 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 515.98 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 132,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,070.24/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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