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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.81, 517.47 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.81, 517.47 and 256.98 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.81 : 517.47 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.81/517.47 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.81x = 517.47 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.81x = 132,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,980.40/374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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