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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 516.09 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 516.09 and 257.50 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 516.09 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/516.09 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 516.09 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 132,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,893.18/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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