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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.65, 517.17 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.65, 517.17 and 256.84 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.65 : 517.17 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.65/517.17 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.65x = 517.17 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.65x = 132,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,829.94/374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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