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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 382.98 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 382.98 and 253.44 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 382.98 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/382.98 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 382.98 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 97,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,062.45/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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