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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 516.04 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 516.04 and 256.19 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 516.04 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/516.04 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 516.04 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 132,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,201.07/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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