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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 516 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 516 and 256.20 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 516 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/516 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 516 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 132,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,199.20/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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