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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 382.68 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 382.68 and 252.60 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 382.68 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/382.68 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 382.68 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 96,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,664.97/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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