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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 383.28 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 383.28 and 251.52 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 383.28 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/383.28 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 383.28 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 96,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,402.59/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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