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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 517.59 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 517.59 and 257.22 is: 355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 517.59 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/517.59 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 517.59 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 133,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,134.50/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.08

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