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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 380.59 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 380.59 and 252.24 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 380.59 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/380.59 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 380.59 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 95,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,999.39/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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