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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 382.77 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 382.77 and 253.26 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 382.77 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/382.77 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 382.77 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 96,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,940.33/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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