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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 350.07 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 350.07 and 253.89 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 350.07 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/350.07 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 350.07 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 88,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,879.27/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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