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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.71, 517.11 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.71, 517.11 and 256.93 is: 354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.71 : 517.11 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.71/517.11 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.71x = 517.11 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.71x = 132,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,861.07/374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.57

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