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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 515.72 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 515.72 and 257.52 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 515.72 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/515.72 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 515.72 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 132,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,808.21/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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